Members of The National Parliament
The province and each district is represented by a Member of the National Parliament. There is one provincial electorate and each district is an open electorate. The following table lists Members before and after the 2007 general election.
| Electorate | Previous member (party) | 2007 winner (party) |
|---|---|---|
| Western Highlands Provincial | Paias Wingti (PDM) | Tom Olga (Independent) |
| Baiyer-Mul Open | Kuri Kingal (PDM) | Sani Rambi (NA) |
| Dei Open | Melchior Pep (RDP) | Puri Ruing (PNGP) |
| Hagen Open | William Duma (URP) | William Duma (URP) |
| Tambul-Nebilyer Open | Mark Anis (PDM) | Benjamin Poponawa (elected as Independent then joined NA) |
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